Introduction to Permaculture (2-day workshop)

“Permaculture is a design system for the creation of socially, economically and ecologically sustainable settlements” – Bill Mollison

Discover more about the principles and practices of permaculture, and how to apply them in your life, in this intensive 2-day workshop with two of the South Coasts leading permaculturalists. 

This Introduction to Permaculture workshop will:

• Explain and explore the history and the theories behind permaculture utilising David Holmgrens' Permaculture Principles
• Explain and explore how to create abundance, resilience, and practical sustainability in your life no matter what your situation.
• Be useful to inform your choices no matter what your situation: rural property, city dweller, or anywhere in between.
• Develop knowledge and skills, increase your confidence, and inspire you to use permaculture in your garden, your home, your life.
• Demonstrate the principles, systems, and techniques of permaculture
• Focus on practical implementation of permaculture with teachers who are living permaculture every day, not just teaching it
  

Included:

• Detailed workshop notes
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday 
  
  

Tickets:

Book early to avoid disappointment! Early bird discounted tickets are available until 2 weeks before this workshop. 

About the facilitators:

John Champagne: John Champagne has more than 25 years permaculture experience and has taught over 45 Design Courses, in NSW, other parts of Australia, and overseas. He has a Diploma in Permaculture and has completed a range of other permaculture courses and projects in Australia and Asia.

Based on the ethic of Fair Share John has chaired the Permafund committee for many years and is optimistic about the development of permaculture in less economically developed regions of the world when given guidance and a helping hand to empower themselves.

Aaron Sorensen: Aaron Sorensen is a permaculture teacher and designer who has been working with community and school permaculture gardens for over 20 years. He is passionate about inspiring transformative change in his local Illawarra community by connecting people with nature and creating resilient urban food systems.

Aaron works with Dan Deighton as Elemental Permaculture, where their work synergizes the professions of Landscape Architecture, Education & Creative Learning, Environmental Restoration, Community Development & the Creative Arts with the guiding ethics, principles & practices of the Permaculture profession.

In addition to Permaculture design on urban and rural properties, community gardens and school “Living Classrooms”, he also runs Permaculture Design courses, Introductions to Permaculture and workshops in food forest design, soil building and advanced organic growing locally and abroad

Before you book, please consider:

• The site is a working farm and visitors must participate in a safety briefing before the workshop.
• The terrain at the farm is particularly steep and slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education space, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain, please contact us before booking.
• Plants love rain and so do we! We don’t cancel workshops in wet weather unless there is a dangerous storm. Please come prepared for the weather.
• Allergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees, wasps, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.
  
  

All workshop participants must:

• Wear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are recommended.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen or rain gear, depending on the weather forecast.
• Bring a pen/pencil and paper if you wish to take notes.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please don't hesitate to contact us at activities@green-connect.com.au or 4243 1537.